Operating Support grants are awarded to organizations that demonstrate a consistent
track record of high artistic achievement, public service, and managerial competency.
Eligible organizations are expected to also have a well-developed and sustainable
educational outreach program. Grant funds are discretionary and may be used in the
day- to- day institutional activities of the organization in order to encourage
originality and maintain a high level of artistic excellence in production.

Important Requirements for Organizations Seeking Operating Support

Organizations applying for operational support must maintain a three year average
cash income of:

Program

3 Year Income Level

Community Arts

$600,000

Performing Arts

$650,000

Visual Arts

$800,000

New operating support applicants must submit a one year notification (in writing)
of intent to apply. Deadline: June 1st of previous fiscal year.

New applicants must have sustained threshold budget level (verified by independent
audit) for two years before letter of intent.

An independent evaluation of a new applicant will occur prior to plan/application
submission and a required presentation to the Council will be initiated.

Organizations receiving operating support are limited to the submission of one additional
special project application per fiscal year, depending on funding availability.

No more than two applications, including a request for operating support may be
submitted per deadline.

NOTE: The Council is not currently accepting new organizations into the Operating Support Program.